Think tank recommends U.S. to allow Yokota Air Base for commercial use

The Center for a New American Security has recommended that the United States allow Japan to use the Yokota Air Base for commercial flights.

It’s report said dual-use of the military airport will make it more nimble, more popular with locals and harder to attack.

And Washington could use the opening of the air base as a bargain with Tokyo for access to Japanese civilian airports during emergency situations.

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